2019 Porsche 718 Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, And Photos
Lightning strikes twice for Porsche. On our rating scale, the 2019 718 gets a 10 for performance. Same goes for the 911. How can both cars be perfect? Go drive 鈥榚m. We鈥檒l wait here. Yeah, both cars are quick. In top trims, the 718 can rival some 911s in performance, which is a thought exercise that we鈥檒l leave for another day. For now, the 718 is perfect. The 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman start with a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-4 planted midship that makes 300 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels only. A 6-speed manual is available, and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic is optional. The 718 Boxster S and 718 Cayman S boost that power to 350 hp and 309 lb-ft with a bigger displacement turbo-4. The GTS is the relative king of the hill with 365 hp and 317 lb-ft from its flat-4.
Base cars can spring from 0-60 mph in less than five seconds, the GTS version does the deed in less than four seconds. Outright speed isn鈥檛 the only reason to consider S or GTS models: both versions feature trick turbos that cut down on lag and deliver power across fat slices of the rev range, which means better response out of corners. Opting for the automatic transmission won鈥檛 be a fun-crusher. The dual-clutch automatic, which Porsche calls 鈥淧DK,鈥?is quick and uses virtual ratios between gears to find sweet spots faster. When combined with the optional Sport Chrono package, the PDK and launch control provide thrilling sprints that repeatedly produce wide grins. Ask us how we know. The 6-speed manual combines a positive clutch feel with sharp shifts, too. We鈥檇 opt for a manual-equipped 718 all day, it鈥檚 one of the few left remaining for sports cars and a high-water mark for automakers. The base suspension is MacPherson struts at all four corners. Half-inch wider 18-inch wheels are shod with 235/35-ZR Pirelli P Zero tires up front and 265/45-ZR on back, on base cars. The 718 Boxster S and Cayman S get 235/40-ZR19s and 265/40-ZR19 Pirelli P Zeros, front and back. Brakes are slightly bigger and thicker than before, but braking performance was never a complaint with the Boxster or Cayman: The pedal feel is superb, the responses immediate. All 718s benefit from Porsche鈥檚 excellent steering tuning that uses electric power assist, but also relate the road back to drivers in a way that other automakers haven鈥檛 yet figured out. An optional power boost at low speeds makes the 718 even more maneuverable around tight parking lots, too.
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